Garry Lennon

Garry Lennon is a Resident Professor in Theater and Performance Studies at Occidental College, appointed in 2025. He is based in Los Angeles and serves as both an academic and a professional costume designer with over thirty years of professional experience in the field.

His educational background includes:

• M.F.A. in Costume Design from West Virginia University (1991)
• B.A. in Theater (Design/Directing) from West Chester University (1988)

Lennon's creative work spans diverse theatrical genres with particular expertise in historical costume design. He has a special passion for storytelling through puppetry, masks, and theater for Young Audiences, while also maintaining a strong interest in Musical Theater and Gilded Age productions. His portfolio demonstrates mastery across both classical and contemporary theatrical works.

As a working professional, Lennon maintains active collaborations with major theater companies across Southern California, bringing practical industry experience directly into his academic role. He is a member of United Scenic Artists Local 829 and maintains a robust professional presence through his website and ongoing productions.